Memorial: Brother Leon Roberts

"Before You Cry"

Brother Leon Roberts

Alpha September 4, 1913

Omega April 15, 1997

Service Saturday, April 19, 1997

His birth...
To the late Warren and Ilsie Roberts a lovely baby boy was born on September 4, 1913

His Life...

Brother Leon grew up in Cadeville, Louisiana. He received his education at St. John School. Not only did he render services to his family, he was a Farmer, Woodman,and a Railroad worker.

Brother Leon confessed his faith in Chris at an early age. He united with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.

On Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center his Sweet Spirit went to join his Savior in one of the many mansions that was promised him.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Sister Frances Hanspard-Roberts; step-mother, Sister Gertrude Roberts; four children; two sons; Charles Cliford Roberts (preceded him in death), Lawrence Roberts, Monroe, Louisiana; two daughters; Ilsie Roberts and Pauline Williams of West Monroe, Louisiana; six grandchildren; Latonya Roberts, Lawrence Roberts, Kathy Walker, Tracey Robinson, Paula Williams and Nicholas Williams; six great-grandchildren; Fred J. King, Javon Walker, Joshua Alfred, Cameron Roberts, Jakia Robinson, Jamila Robinson, a host of nieces and nephews, two brother-in-laws, one sister-in-law, and a community of loving friends.

"Before You Cry"

Before you cry about me,

Just try to understand,

that I am resting safely

In the Hollow of God's hand

If I could send a message to each,

This I'd like to say...

Please now don't you cry for me.

I've reached a brighter day.

I'll be preparing for you

just as I did before.

So lift your hearts and

please don't cry..

I'll meet you at the door.

Before you cry, remember

That God alone knows best.

And He has called me onward

And with Him I will rest.